The Sony RM-VLZ620 was the longest remote we tested, making it ideal for users with large hands.

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The Sony RM-VLZ620 has large white volume and channel buttons that stand out against the black face of the remote.

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The Sony RM-VLZ620 can sync with up to eight devices with all of those function buttons located at the top of the remote.

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The back of the Sony RM-VLZ620 is curved and ribbed.

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The universal remotes we tested came in a wide variety of packaging, including bags and plastic cases, like on the Sony RM-VLZ620 at the far left.

This Sony can sync with up to eight devices, so you can control you gaming, video and other peripherals from the same universal remote. Plus, it’s compatible with that VCR you still have from 1992.

In our testing, we found it was a great fit for people with larger hands, in part because it is extra long and has a flat back with long, curved lines designed to give you a better grip. The channel and volume buttons are large and easy to press, as well. Our testers with larger hands appreciate the design elements, but our small-handed testers didn’t think they added much value to the aesthetic or functionality. If you have smaller hands, you may find you have to reposition your grip to access all the buttons.

The button color varies (you’ll see green, white and black) so that important functions, like the white channel and volume keys, stand out. The face of the remote isn’t what we would call modern-looking like the Logitech Harmony 650, but its matte surface means you won’t have to worry about it being smudged or scratched. This is ideal for families with small children or even pets who might mistake a remote for a toy.

When we set up this remote with our test devices, we had a slightly more difficult time than with we did with other similar remotes, but not by much. Setting up other universal remotes typically involves pressing a series of buttons and then typing in a code that corresponds with the TV, DVD player or VCR you’re trying to connect with. The Sony requires you to hold down two buttons simultaneously before you type the code. Because those buttons are very small and very close together, this required two hands and some finesse, but it is doable.